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Oroville

California · 20,042 residents · 13.898 sq mi
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Oroville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,371. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,000. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,042
+54%since 2000
from 13,004 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,442 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+6%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K14K16K19K21K1990201020202024Oroville
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,371
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,961
+45%since 2000
from $12,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+43%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(9,560)
Black3.9%(504)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,073)
Asian6.3%(822)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(5,631)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(11,669)
Black3.5%(692)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(3,267)
Asian9.7%(1,935)
Other7.5%(1,500)
Diversity Score72.3%(14,483)
Diversity Score
72
+67%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oroville, California?

Oroville, California has about 20,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oroville, California?

The typical household in Oroville, California earns about $34,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oroville, California expensive?

In Oroville, California, the median home is worth about $192,000, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Oroville, California?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oroville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oroville, California?

About 25.8% of people in Oroville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oroville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Oroville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,082 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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